Troegenator is deep ruby red moving towards brown with a thick fluffy toffee colored head.
It smells sweet and malty with hints of cherry, dates, and raisins. You can tell right away that this is going to be a rich beer.
Up front I’m getting some bready malt flavors which are followed by dark cherry, raisins, and maybe a little beet sugar. It’s sweet but not overly so.
I’d call it medium bodied with medium carbonation. It lingers briefly with a mild sweetness.
Overall Troegenator is very tasty but a bit rich for extended drinking. This falls into the realm of what I consider a “dessert beer.” One, maybe two, after dinner and look forward to more tomorrow.
Other Specs
- ABV: 8.2%
- IBU: 25
- A “Freshest By” date is printed on the label.
- Troegenator is a year-round offering from Tröegs.
Why That Glass?
Doppelbock beers are best served in either a seidel or a pilsner glass. I personally prefer a pilsner because it kind of slows down how quickly I drink them.
With a rich, higher ABV, beer I like to move a bit slowly so I can really get a chance to experience it fully. I’d end up drinking it took quickly from a seidel and my palate would get overwhelmed.
More about this Double Bock
Among the beers I’ve sampled since launch Tröegs has one of the more informative labels I’ve seen. It offers up a suitable amount of info for your average beer geek and clearly offers up a “Freshest By” date which is excellent.
This info is easy to find and made grabbing this six-pack go much faster.
Pop on over to Tröegs’ official page for this beer and you’ll find something really cool. Towards the bottom of the page there’s a link to a PDF file providing food pairing notes. Tröegs lists Complimentary, Contrasting, and “Adverse” flavors.
I might have to revisit this beer and try some food pairings!
